OK, no response so I am ratcheting up my observation. The longer or more we accept that a lack of PP is soley based on the price of copper (which DOES affect FCX more because they actualy mine opper), the less we will reexamine the possibility that there is something undesirable in the PP.It's hart to tell because, rightfully or not, we don't get an inside feel for any negoiations. Is there an entity that insisted on some new provision in the PP and may now be more amenable to a deal? Is LBSR continuing to demand terms that make other exporatory companies more desirable for PPs? thee are dozens and dozens of them. Does the fact that LBSR has at least twice claimed that they have even more minerals (humongous) and more deposits near the surface (recent testing) serve to "up" expectations of LBSR as to how much the company should get in any deal? I concede that all LBSR key personnel are highy successful, true believers in LBSR's potential, and even honest, with good reputations. But are we getting passed by for some reason? I still believe this will happen, but if it is not working now, change something.